To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Safe Motherhood Initiative, Dot Mom asked leaders in the field to reflect on the most impactful intervention of last 30 years. Join us at the Wilson Center on Friday, 8 December, 1-5 pm ET to discuss these interventions—and those to come in the next 30 years…read more
The midwifery services framework: What is it, and why is it needed?
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Posted onCelebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Safe Motherhood Initiative at the Wilson Center
Posted onWe are excited to announce the upcoming dialogue, “Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Safe Motherhood Initiative.” The event will take place at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. (and online!) on Friday, 8 December 2017 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm ET. This dialogue is part of the Maternal Health Task Force’s Advancing Dialogue on Maternal Health Series, in partnership with UNFPA and the Wilson Center…read more
An Evidence Map of Social, Behavioural and Community Engagement Interventions for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
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Posted onReaching the Farthest Behind: Maternal Health Innovations at the Facility Level
Posted onOn 14 September, as part of the Advancing Dialogue on Maternal Health Series, experts from the United Nations Population Fund, Jhpiego, Jacaranda Health and Total Impact Capital came together at the Wilson Center to discuss how maternal health clinics and other facilities can be drivers of innovation…read more
From the Archives | The Global and National Maternal Mortality Targets for the Sustainable Development Goals
Posted onReducing the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births through national reduction of MMR by two-thirds in all countries by 2030 and reducing inequities in maternal survival within and among countries will be challenging; but with continued investment in maternal health research, programs and policy at the global, national and local levels, we can work together to end preventable maternal mortality across the globe…read more